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MTY → TIJ
Which side of the plane to sit from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Monterrey) to General Abelardo L. Rodríguez International Airport (Tijuana)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more diverse array of landscapes, including the immediate dramatic ascent over the Sierra Madre Oriental and the breathtaking contrast of the Sea of Cortez against the high peaks of the Baja Peninsula.
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Cumbres de Monterrey
Dramatic limestone ridges and deep canyons visible immediately after takeoff from MTY.
Coahuila Highlands
The high altitude desert plains and isolated mountain ranges of north-central Mexico.
Sea of Cortez
The sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of California as you cross into the Baja Peninsula.
Picacho del Diablo
The highest peak in Baja California, often snow-capped in winter, located in the Sierra de San Pedro Mártir.
Tijuana South
The sprawling hills and residential zones of southern Tijuana during the final descent.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing for unobstructed views of the Monterrey mountains. Morning flights provide excellent illumination of the Baja peaks without the afternoon haze. In winter, look for snow on the high ridges of the San Pedro Mártir range.
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El Pinacate Biosphere
Massive volcanic craters and dark lava flows within the Gran Desierto de Altar.
Sonoran Sand Dunes
Stunning 'star dunes' that are among the largest in North America.
Colorado River Delta
The intricate, fractal-like patterns where the Colorado River meets the Gulf of California.
The International Border
The clearly visible line and border fence separating Mexico from the United States.
San Diego Skyline
On clear days during the descent into TIJ, the skyscrapers of San Diego are visible to the north.
The right side is ideal for photographers interested in geology; El Pinacate is a world-class volcanic site. During the final approach to TIJ, look closely for the 'no-man's land' strip along the border. Evening flights offer spectacular sunsets over the Pacific as you arrive.
Book Hotels in TijuanaDistance: 1,799 km (1,118 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min
Departure: MTY (25.7784996033, -100.107002258)
Arrival: TIJ (32.541099548339844, -116.97000122070312)
Route Type: Domestic
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